Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
During World War II, Steve Rogers is a sickly man from Brooklyn who's transformed into super-soldier Captain America to aid in the war effort. Rogers must stop the Red Skull – Adolf Hitler's ruthless head of weaponry, and the leader of an organization that intends to use a mysterious device of untold powers for world domination.
Rated PG-13 • 2011 • 2h 4m
Captain America: The First Avenger is a superhero origin story set against the backdrop of World War II, following Steve Rogers as he is transformed into a super-soldier to battle the fascist organization Hydra. The film is rated PG-13 for its intense sci-fi action sequences, which include frequent gunfights, explosions, and energy-weapon combat. Parents should be aware of persistent war-themed violence, including some depictions of… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Captain America: The First Avenger appropriate for kids?
Captain America: The First Avenger is a superhero origin story set against the backdrop of World War II, following Steve Rogers as he is transformed into a super-soldier to battle the fascist organization Hydra. The film is rated PG-13 for its intense sci-fi action sequences… Read more — free account
Content severity in Captain America: The First Avenger
What happens in Captain America: The First Avenger, moment by moment
- 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:22 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:35 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
Sex and nudity in Captain America: The First Avenger
The film features minor suggestive content, including romantic kissing, a joke about the word 'fondu,' and briefly seen dancers in period-appropriate costumes. A scene shows shirtless men in a line for physical examinations, and another features a character being groped non-consensually during an experiment.
Violence and gore in Captain America: The First Avenger
Action sequences are frequent, featuring combat with firearms, melee brawls, and futuristic energy weapons that disintegrate targets. While the film avoids excessive gore, there are scenes of bone-crunching impacts, a character falling into a plane propeller, and a suicide via cyanide pill.
Language in Captain America: The First Avenger
Mild profanity is present, including several uses of 'hell' and 'damn,' alongside single instances of 'ass,' 'bitch,' and 'shit.'
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Captain America: The First Avenger
None beyond incidental background characters smoking cigars or drinking alcohol in period-appropriate bar settings.
Mature themes in Captain America: The First Avenger
The film deals with themes of war, the morality of propaganda, the loss of close comrades, and the sacrifice inherent in military service. The depiction of Nazi-aligned imagery and the antagonist's pursuit of world domination provide a grim but standard historical war-movie framework.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Captain America: The First Avenger appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Captain America: The First Avenger is best for ages 12+. It's rated PG-13. Captain America: The First Avenger is a superhero origin story set against the backdrop of World War II, following Steve Rogers as he is transformed into a super-soldier to battle the fascist organization Hydra. The…
What age rating does Captain America: The First Avenger have?
Captain America: The First Avenger is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.
What is Captain America: The First Avenger about?
Captain America: The First Avenger is a superhero origin story set against the backdrop of World War II, following Steve Rogers as he is transformed into a super-soldier to battle the fascist organization Hydra. The film is rated PG-13 for its intense sci-fi action sequences, which include frequent gunfights…
Is there sex or nudity in Captain America: The First Avenger?
The film features minor suggestive content, including romantic kissing, a joke about the word 'fondu,' and briefly seen dancers in period-appropriate costumes. A scene shows shirtless men in a line for physical examinations, and another features a character…
How violent is Captain America: The First Avenger?
Action sequences are frequent, featuring combat with firearms, melee brawls, and futuristic energy weapons that disintegrate targets. While the film avoids excessive gore, there are scenes of bone-crunching impacts, a character falling into a plane propeller…
Is the language in Captain America: The First Avenger appropriate for kids?
Mild profanity is present, including several uses of 'hell' and 'damn,' alongside single instances of 'ass,' 'bitch,' and 'shit.'
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Captain America: The First Avenger?
None beyond incidental background characters smoking cigars or drinking alcohol in period-appropriate bar settings.
What mature themes appear in Captain America: The First Avenger?
The film deals with themes of war, the morality of propaganda, the loss of close comrades, and the sacrifice inherent in military service. The depiction of Nazi-aligned imagery and the antagonist's pursuit of world domination provide a grim but standard…
How long is Captain America: The First Avenger?
Captain America: The First Avenger runs 124 minutes, directed by Joe Johnston, released in 2011.
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